# iSmartgate Access vs ORYN Quest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ORYN Quest at 100% against iSmartgate Access's 23%. ORYN Quest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). iSmartgate Access's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ORYN Quest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmartgate Access has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of iSmartgate Access's written reviews are positive against 100% of ORYN Quest's.

iSmartgate Access ships an update every 2 months, ORYN Quest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmartgate Access | ORYN Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismartgate-access/id1277087476/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oryn-quest/id6806628981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 84 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PYKRS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675021093) | [ORYN Quest, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806628983) |

## What reviewers say

### iSmartgate Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismartgate-access/id1277087476)

Control and monitor your garage doors or gates remotely using your smart device. This app works with a separate iSmartgate device to provide status alerts, manage multiple doors, and integrate with smart home assistants.

**Highlights:** Remote garage door control, Garage door status alerts, HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT compatible, Supports multiple garage doors (PRO version), IP camera integration, Unlimited user access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with HomeKit
- 👍 Works with Apple Watch
- 👍 Saves time
- 👍 Good support when available
- 👍 Reliable when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and cumbersome app
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Poor HomeKit integration
- 🐛 Baffling interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Login forms break password manager integration
- Automations stopped working after iOS updates (e.g., ios26, 16.2, 16.4, 18)
- Device stops responding after a few minutes
- Door sensor keeps losing connection

**Requested features**

- CarPlay integration
- Schedule open/close options
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to open gate partially (e.g., 20%)
- Add additional users/user menu access


### ORYN Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oryn-quest/id6806628981)

This app helps parents discover, book, and track their children's extracurricular activities. It offers a curated list of local classes and camps, a credit-based booking system, and progress tracking with skill profiles and badges. Parents can also connect with other families and vendors.

**Highlights:** Discover local classes and camps, Book activities with monthly credits, Track child's progress and skills, Family calendar with schedule view, Connect with other parents and vendors, AI assistant for class discovery and booking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmartgate Access free?

iSmartgate Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ORYN Quest free?

ORYN Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iSmartgate Access or ORYN Quest?

ORYN Quest is rated higher. iSmartgate Access averages 2.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while ORYN Quest averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iSmartgate Access or ORYN Quest have ads?

Neither iSmartgate Access nor ORYN Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSmartgate Access or ORYN Quest?

iSmartgate Access ships an update every 2 months, and ORYN Quest every 2 weeks. Most recently, iSmartgate Access was updated on October 21, 2026 and ORYN Quest on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*